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Two Coventry boxing intend to sue after being involved in a farcical piece of boxing
Two Coventry boxing intend to sue after being involved in a farcical piece of boxing history. They were left without a ring for the Midlands area light-welterweight title fight after the ring they ordered from Billy Shinfield in Wolverhampton never arrived. Pictured is the empty space at Tiffanys dance hall, where the ring was due to be erected. 18th April 1978
Staff
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
Media ID 21921332
© Mirrorpix
Club Clubs Coventry Dance Dance Hall Night Clubs Nightclub 1978 Locarno Tiffanys
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive the unexpected moment in boxing history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring Coventry's intending suers. Witness the farcical scene where they were left without a ring for their Midlands area light-welterweight title fight. This unique print captures the spirit of the unforgettable event and makes for an excellent conversation starter in any home or office. Order now and add a piece of boxing history to your collection.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.4cm (23.4" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Two Coventry Boxers Left in the Ringless Fiasco of 1978
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In a bizarre turn of events, two determined boxers from Coventry found themselves at the center of a farcical piece of boxing history. Eager to claim the Midlands area light-welterweight title, their dreams were shattered when the ring they had ordered failed to materialize. Now, fueled by frustration and disappointment, these resilient fighters are preparing to take legal action against Billy Shinfield from Wolverhampton. The photograph captures the desolate scene at Tiffanys dance hall on April 18th, 1978. The empty space where the ring was supposed to stand serves as a stark reminder of dashed hopes and broken promises. As spectators eagerly awaited an exhilarating display of skill and determination, they were instead left with nothing but an empty void. This snapshot transports us back to an era when clubs like Tiffanys were vibrant hubs for entertainment in Coventry. Nightclubs along Smithford Way such as Locarno provided a backdrop for dancing and revelry that now seems distant yet cherished in our memories. While this print may not depict any specific company or be intended for commercial use, it encapsulates a moment frozen in time—a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. These two Coventry boxers symbolize unwavering determination and serve as a reminder that even when faced with unexpected challenges, one can still find strength within oneself to fight for justice and pursue their dreams.
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